Case Summaries

Bennett v Manly Council
The case involved a claim for negligence brought by Mr Bennett ("the Plaintiff") against the Manly Council as First Defendant and Sydney Water Corporation as Second Defendant
Burk v Commonwealth of Australia
This case involves a claim for negligence brought by Mr Burk ("the Plaintiff") against the Commonwealth.
Evans Shire Council v Richardson
Evans Shire Council -v- Richardson [2005] NSW CA 416
Evidence
Evidence (Document Unavailability) Act 2006
Halech v State of South Australia
This is a decision of the full court of the South Australian Supreme Court. It is an appeal against the dismissal of a claim for damages for negligence brought by Mr Halech against the State of Victoria.
Moorabool Shire Council & Anor v Taitapanui & Ors
Moorabool Shire Council & Anor v Taitapanui & Ors [2006] VSCA 30
Tilley v Lawless & Ors
This is a decision of Cavanough J of the Supreme Court of Victoria which considers, among other things, the application of a "reasonable precaution" condition in a policy of insurance.